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Empires of Trust - How Rome Built—and America Is Building

Thomas F. Madden

In Empires of Trust, Professor Thomas F. Madden explores surprising parallels between the Roman and American republics. By making friends of enemies and demonstrating a commitment to fairness, the two republics—both “reluctant” yet unquestioned super - powers—built empires based on trust. Madden also includes vital lessons from the Roman Republic’s 100-year struggle with “terrorism.”

In Empires of Trust, Professor Thomas F. Madden explores surprising parallels between the Roman and American republics. By making friends of enemies and demonstrating a commitment to fairness, the two republics—both “reluctant” yet unquestioned super - powers—built empires based on trust. Madden also includes vital lessons from the Roman Republic’s 100-year struggle with “terrorism.”

In Empires of Trust, Professor Thomas F. Madden explores surprising parallels between the Roman and American republics. By making friends of enemies and demonstrating a commitment to fairness, the two republics—both “reluctant” yet unquestioned super - powers—built empires based on trust. Madden also includes vital lessons from the Roman Republic’s 100-year struggle with “terrorism.”